Q: How are you doing?

A: “I’m doing pretty well. I’ve been bored in quarantine and I miss my friends, but I’m doing okay. I  hope the quarantine ends soon because I’m getting bored.”

Q: Biggest worries right now?

A: “My biggest worry right now is if my family or friends become sick and end up getting the virus. They have stayed home, but there’s always a chance of getting it from going to the store or out somewhere. I hope we’re out of quarantine for summer break. Lots of events have been canceled for summer, but hope that I get to see my friends soon.”

Q: What is something you learned this week?

A: “I’ve learned how different pandemics in history (smallpox, cholera, black death) have impacted our world.”

Q: What is your favorite part of school?

A: “My favorite part of school is how you get to talk to your friends every day and how friendly everyone is. They can always make me smile on bad days.”

Q: Least favorite part?

A: “My least favorite part is the work that comes with school. Petersen’s tests are difficult and some days you get homework for every class. I also hate how much drama happens in high school.”

Q:  What are you afraid of?

A: “I don’t like clowns and spiders. I also hate balloons popping.”

Q: Who is your favorite person in your life?

A: “My favorite person in my life is my dad. He’s always there for me and gives me the best advice. He can always make me laugh and smile. He always has good vibes.”

Q: Where do you see yourself ten years from now?

A: “I want to go to college to study medicine and become a doctor, so I hope I’ll be graduated from college. I also hope I have a job that I like.”

Q: Advice you’d give to your younger self?

A: “I would tell myself to go have fun with friends before you get super busy and you aren’t able to. I would also tell my younger self that I shouldn’t let everything get to me and to stay out of the drama.”

Q: What makes you happy?

A: “Hanging out with friends, talking to people I haven’t talked to in a while, my cat, my family, watching Netflix, summer, swim team/meets, and the Christmas season.”

Q: What makes you sad?

A: “When I overthink a situation.”

Q: Which school subject is the most important?

A: “English is important because you need to have exceptional grammar and spelling.”

Q: Average number of hours of sleep per night?

A: “During quarantine, I’ve stayed up later and slept in late, so around zero to nine hours.”

Q: Coolest place you’ve ever seen?

A: “Anywhere in Branson because of the scenery there.”

Q: Favorite book you’ve ever read?

A: “‘The Fault in Our Stars’ by John Green”

Q: What is the best compliment you’ve ever received?

A: “’You seem so much happier’ or ‘Your eyes are really pretty.’”

Q: What are three things you can’t live without?

A: “My family and friends, water, and my phone.”

Q: What movie makes you cry?

A: “’Brain on Fire’ or ‘A Dog’s Purpose’”

Q: Best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

A: “Everyone is going through something that you don’t know about- so treat people with kindness.”

Q: How has COVID-19 affected you personally?

A: “Villa Dance Company’s recital has been postponed until further notice. I haven’t gone to work for a month and a half. Also, my freshman year ended.”